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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Central?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 10% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Central than Southwest Minnesota State University ($16,080.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Central ($15,004 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,258 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Southwest Minnesota State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,389 vs. $6,517)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 2 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Central (71.3%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $300 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $763 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,441)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/